A colourful peep into the real you

The choice of colours reflect your real personality. This becomes evident when you own a house or vehicle and the colour you zero in on. If you’re longing for colour options on your walls, for instance, experts from Kansai Nerolac Paints Ltd gives a peep into the multitude of hues and what they signify. Read on and make the right colourful decision!

Holi, the festival of colours is round the corner. It is one festivity that brings together people from every ilk on a single platform. It brings about a noticeable and hugely appreciable togetherness, including in spreading a unique bondage and bonhomie and a communal amity that make the festival a one-of-a-kind celebration.

It is perhaps only kite-flying during Makar Sankarnti does one get to witness such a friendly ambience. Historically too holi and the colours that are used during the euphoric celebration hold historical relevance in that the importance of colours play a significant part in typifying the characteristics of the individual.

Keeping up with the varied tastes and how each is viewed by the people, a wide array of colours are made available in the market prior to the day of celebration. Gulal is by far the most popular of the lot. In a way this has a significant bearing because the pink flavour symbolises gay abandon, which is the exuberant spirit of holi.

From time immemorial it has been mentioned that colours portray the inner traits of the individual. His or her choice of a particular colour is supposedly indicative of the personality traits of the individual. That apart, each colour holds different meanings and implications for different purposes. Colours also give an indication of the emotional traits of people.

This is one of the reasons why people prefer certain colours when buying a vehicle or home. We all have different colours in us; we are calm and vibrant, gentle but resilient, nurturing and disruptive! It is ditto with colours around that describe us. Paint major, Kansai Nerolac Paints Limited, for instance celebrates the multi-faceted personality of oneself and uses colours to reinforce those sentiment-ridden forms of expression.

Yellow The happy you

Let your walls reflect the vibrant and energetic person you are. Use them to spread your cheer. For home interiors use a palette with lighter yellow to inspire feelings of welcoming warmth and comfort. To add an energetic zest to your living room or recreational areas use bright yellow as an accent colour.

Red Innate power
Red dominates a room, catching one’s eye almost effortlessly. Use combinations of neutral shades like white and grey to further highlight the red in your home interiors. Let your walls reflect your zest for life, the passion with which you chase your dreams.

Green Nurturing spirit
Green symbolises an inner reservoir of calm, patient understanding. If the clutter of the cityscape around is leaving you stressed choose green to create your own haven. Let your walls reflect your nurturing side with green. From pale neutral greens to whimsical sea greens and lush tropical hues use green to create vibrant yet harmonious zones. Vibrant sea greens and textured green walls add an exuberant appeal to living spaces.

Blue Paradoxical vibrance
A colour for those who choose to remain calm in the face of upheavals; combine vibrant blues with calming whites for a fresh look. Combine these with printed upholstery to complete the offbeat look.

Orange Vivacious streak
Orange combines the exuberance of yellow and the passionate drive of red. Orange also has a fresh, peppy, youthful appeal. Let your walls be an inspiration/ reminder of the fire in you.

Gold Ode to your elegance
Gold represents the elegant timelessness. Use muted gold in accessories and room furnishings or wall paints to reflect the ethereal timelessness of your spirit.